Testament Of Youth by Vera Brittain
An Autobiographical Study of the Years 1900-1925
Testament of Youth is a poignant memoir detailing the author's experiences during World War I. The narrative follows her journey from her early life, her time as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse serving in London, Malta, and France, and her later years as a writer and pacifist. The author's personal loss, including the death of her fiancé and her brother, and the impact of the war on her generation, is a central theme, offering a unique female perspective on the devastating effects of war.
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- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Generazione Perduta
- Generazione perduta
- Testament of Youth
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